Hachette Schools Resources

KS2 classroom ideas for Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell’s series The Wizards of Once

Themes: creativity, empathy, imagination, iron age, fantasy

The breathtakingly imagined untold story of the brides of Dracula.

Themes: discussion questions, teen/YA fiction, KS3, gothic horror, LGBTQ+

Engage children in the conversation about plastic pollution.

Topics: environment, plastic, energy, creative writing, reading, KS1, KS2

You don’t know it exists, but when you have nowhere else to turn, the Haven will find you … A poster featuring the adrenaline-fuelled adventure series by top thriller writer Simon Lelic.

Extracts, discussion questions and cross-curricular activities for Upper KS2.

Topics: environment, bees, justice, love, family, adventure, creative writing, discussion

Inspire the next generation of explorers with real-life adventurer Levison Wood.

Topics: KS2, biographies, history, geography, non-fiction, adventure

A gripping YA novel about friendship and finding your community after a racist attack.

Topics: racism, radicalisation, male mental health, identity, KS3 12+

Celebrate 20 bestselling years of the much-loved family favourite picture book

Topics: Literacy, Citizenship/PSHE, Identity and Self-confidence, KS1

Lesson resources and activities for Boot, a heart-warming, humorous adventure about a young robot trying to find its way home

Topics: Robots, technology, identity, adventure, feelings and friendship, KS1, KS2

An hilarious new series starring Omar, the accidental trouble magnet…

Topics: humour, KS2, family, Eid, bullying, imagination, storyboards, empathy, diversity